Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra vs Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro 2017, Core i5-6500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Mac, calling it a powerhouse and the best value for power users. They praise its multicore performance, GPU capabilities, and ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing and development without issues. The M3 Ultra is seen as a better value than the M4 Max, especially when configured with more memory.
Pros
- Powerful multicore performance
- Great GPU value
- Handles demanding tasks
- Fast exports
- Reliable and stable
Cons
- Single-core performance not noticeably fast
- Potential competition from M4 Max
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro 2017, Core i5-6500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro is generally well-received as a compact, affordable desktop for media streaming and light gaming. Most users praise its performance for the price, sturdy build, and included accessories like a WiFi dongle. However, a few reviewers experienced issues such as random freezing, a broken power button, or cosmetic damage, though these were often considered acceptable for a refurbished unit. Overall, it offers great value for home media and basic computing tasks.
Pros
- Compact and sturdy metal chassis
- Great performance for the price
- Includes WiFi dongle, keyboard, and mouse
- Handles 4K video streaming smoothly
- Quiet operation after power settings adjustment
Cons
- Random freezing issues on some units
- Power button may be defective
- Cosmetic damage on refurbished units
- Noisy fan at default settings
- Missing internal WiFi on some units
Scores
Specifications
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 Ultra★ | Intel Core i5 6500T |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 28★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | 3.64 kg | 2.72 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 6★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2 | 6★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 6 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro 2017, Core i5-6500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra 2025, 96GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro 2017, Core i5-6500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.
